Parker Matthews, ‘Hit and Run’ | Track Review
Pittsburgh-bred, Los Angeles-based, pop musician Parker Matthews showcases immense potential on single, “Hit and Run.” Clearly, he’s on an upward trajectory.
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Marlon Williams, Make Way for Love | Album Review
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New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams delivers an intriguing, well-rounded sophomore album with ‘Make Way for Love.’
Restless Modern, Haunted | Track Review
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21-year old Chicago producer-singer-songwriter Restless Modern compels on “Haunted,” a single from his forthcoming debut EP.
Hayley Kiyoko, ‘Curious’ | Track Review
Actress-singer Hayley Kiyoko makes a compelling case as the next, great pop superstar on “Curious,” a promo single released in advance of her highly-anticipated debut album ‘Expectations.’
The Spencer Lee Band, ‘Kissing Tree’ | Track Review
Up-and-coming pop-rock band The Spencer Lee Band thrill on their debut, funk-soul-infused single, “Kissing Tree.”
Marlon Williams, ‘What’s Chasing You’ | Track Review
27-year old New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams charms on “What’s Chasing You,” the second single from his sophomore album, ‘Make Way for Love.’
Marlon Williams, ‘Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore’ | Track Review
27-year old New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams thrills on “Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore,” the promo single from his sophomore album, ‘Make Way for Love.’
Rich Brian, ‘See Me’ | Track Review
Things continue to look up for Rich Brian (formerly Rich Chigga), who drops “See Me,” a promo single from his highly-anticipated debut album.
Jaymes Crux, Dangerous Game | Track Review 🎵
Seattle musician Jaymes Crux returns with another enjoyable, well-rounded single with “Dangerous Game.” Ethan Dufault provides the assist.
Arin Ray, ‘Stressin’ | Track Review
Up-and-coming R&B artist Arin Ray showcases tons of potential on his second single from 2017, “Stressin.” There’s nothing ‘stressful’ about the listening experience.
Sigrid, ‘Strangers’ | Track Review
Up-and-coming Norwegian pop artist Sigrid continues to build her case as a pop artist who’s ‘got next’ on her enjoyable new single, “Strangers.”
Jaymes Crux, Born to Die | Track Review 🎵
Seattle musician Conner Bloyd – aka Jaymes Crux – makes an enjoyable, respectable bow as a rapper on chill single “Born to Die.”